CHOOSING Your PH Doctor

Finding a PH specialist is an important step in dealing with a PH diagnosis. Below are several useful questions identified by PHA’s Scientific Leadership Council to assist you in identifying a PH specialist for your or your loved one's care. These questions may help you assess the qualifications of a physician and get a better understanding of their experience and expertise in PH.

Questions to Ask Your PH Physician

When did you begin caring for PH patients, and how many PH patients do you currently treat?

How much of your practice is devoted to PH patients specifically?

Do you have a specific nurse dedicated to assisting in the care of PH patients?

What PH therapies do you prescribe and do you currently provide access to all PAH therapies including prostanoid therapy (inhaled as well as injectable) to your patients? (While you may ultimately be placed on a different therapy, a center's familiarity with treating patients on the most advanced PH therapy is a good reflection of its level of PH expertise.)

Do you currently provide access to clinical trials for your patients or conduct clinical trials on PH medications?

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